Cacnea

Cacnea

Selected Masterpiece • 62/106
Artist Saya Tsuruta
Market Price $1.22
Great Encounters Diamond & Pearl 2008
The Illustrator

Saya Tsuruta

Saya Tsuruta is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2007, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span series including Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Scarlet & Violet, marked by playful, cartoonish character focus and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Cacnea card captures a moment in a vibrant desert landscape, where the small cactus Pokémon stands out against a backdrop of rolling hills and a starry night sky. Its bright colors and playful expression convey a sense of curiosity and resilience in its arid home. The scene feels both whimsical and serene, inviting viewers to appreciate the quiet beauty of nature. Here, Cacnea embodies the spirit of survival in a challenging environment.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 17, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Grass
Era
Diamond & Pearl
Release
01/02/2008

Sand Attack

If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack does nothing.

Poison Sting

20

The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Weakness
+10
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost